58 Kitchen Remodel ROI - things to avoid

What kitchen renovations are not going to give you a return on your investment when selling your home?

But first….

Amy troubleshoots a listener question about a waterfall faucet that comes out of a mirror. 

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Tips for what to avoid in kitchen renovations when considering your return on investment (ROI):

·      Kitchen renovations should never exceed 25% of your home value

·      Overly customized kitchens

·      Using low quality materials - for example, don’t use IKEA cabinets due to the low quality and inability to repair

·      Excessive wallpaper

·      Using high end appliances

·      DIY repairs gives the buyer and real estate agents red flags – especially plumbing

·      Out of style trends such as outdated hardware on your cabinets

·      Sacrificing space such as taking walls down

·      Natural stone countertops are expensive and prone to damage and the options for alternatives are so excellent now. Amy mentions Cambria as a great option for quartz countertops and backsplashes.

·      Exaggerated lighting: good lighting shouldn’t be noticeable. The general rule of thumb is 70 to 80 lumens per square foot.

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